Climate Change Data

Webuild S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015, 2019, 2021, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2015

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:690,208 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:526,032 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:34,509 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:129,667 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:8,918,723 GJ/year
Water Consumption:31,169,387 m3/year
Waste Generated:6,054,080 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:140 t CO2e/€ million

ESG Focus Areas

  • High performance standards
  • Local development
  • Accountability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy intensity rate by 13%
  • Lowered GHG emissions intensity rate by 14%
  • Increased the reuse rate of excavation materials by 19%

Social Achievements

  • Provided more than 1 million training hours to employees
  • Recruited 100 young engineers through our “Tomorrow’s Builders” campaign
  • Spent 75% of purchasing budget with local suppliers
  • Created employment for more than 10,000 people through subcontractors and service providers
  • Provided more than 17,000 free healthcare interventions from our clinics to local communities in remote, rural areas
  • Founded the E4Impact Foundation to promote social entrepreneurship in Africa

Governance Achievements

  • Developed a comprehensive new Sustainability Policy outlining ten core principles
  • Adhered to the UN Global Compact’s ten principles
  • Adopted an Integrated Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards
  • Adopted an Anti-Corruption Compliance System

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve injury rates by at least 3% in 2016
  • Develop resource efficiency programmes to reduce scrap by 5% in three years; optimize energy consumption and waste recycling

Environmental Challenges

  • Not being able to recruit specialized local workforce; lack of local qualified suppliers; low awareness of HSE issues; reputational risks linked to perceptions of malpractice in community relationships.
  • Increased competition from peers in response to clients and societal demand for innovative and sustainable construction solutions; not being able to deliver high-quality projects due to difficulties in developing personnel; impacts on morale and productivity due to low investment in training; operational and reputational risks of perceived malpractice in supply chain management.
  • Reputational risks of perceived malpractice; loss of confidence from investors and authorities; possible opposition by local communities, incurring delays and increased costs.
  • Increased absence rate and personnel costs due to injuries and perceived labor malpractice; poor evaluation of environmental impacts; poor management and control plans; causing disruption among local communities; potential damage to existing infrastructure and private properties.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Lower transport and customs costs through use of local suppliers; capacity building in terms of staff training and support for suppliers; access to qualified labor and suppliers for future projects; tangible benefits at a local level derived from the generation of direct and indirect employment, additional income; social initiatives for local communities.
  • Clients and communities served by us are able to benefit from the deployment of the best available technologies and know-how; low recruitment costs due to internal training of employees and increased capacity to fill vacancies; ability to involve suppliers and partners in project development.
  • Reduced reputational and financial risks due to the compliance system in place; license to operate granted by local and global stakeholders due to the Group’s engagement with all parties involved in projects; climate of mutual trust and broad local approval; reduced risks of opposition to projects; improved staff safety and fewer delays.
  • Increased productivity due to employee wellbeing; lower absence rate and insurance costs; capacity to win contracts from clients who prioritize H&S in their tenders; reduced environmental impacts ensured by strict assessment, management and control practices; low risks of delay in the delivery of projects due to local communities’ environmental concerns; reduced litigation risks; improved reputation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Rigorous standards and rules, including ethical, social and environmental principles, along with respect for human rights.
  • Compliance with Salini Impregilo’s Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Model.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Reconta Ernst & Young S.p.A.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 9

Developing high quality, reliable and durable infrastructure, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Best New Entry 2016 in Italy’s “Best Employer of Choice” ranking
  • CDP’s Italian Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) 2015
  • Best Improver 2015 in the annual Webranking award
  • NC Digital Awards for “Best storytelling”
  • Nielsen Intranet Design Award
  • European Excellence Awards 2015
  • Ragan's Employee Communications Award 2014
  • Intra.NET Award 2015
  • Online Talent Communication 2016 awards
  • Contractor of the year by the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA)
  • Leading Infrastructure Sustainability Design rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:455,537 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:350,593 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:43,371 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:61,573 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:6,257,183 GJ/year
Water Consumption:9,967,021 m3/year
Waste Generated:5,951,955 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Clean Hydro Energy
  • Clean Water
  • Green Buildings
  • Health and Safety
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Human Rights
  • Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 33% compared to 2018
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 25% compared to 2018 (Scope 1 and 2)
  • Avoided over 147,000 tCO2e in 2017-2019
  • 58% of excavated materials reused
  • 20% of water recycled and reused
  • 73% of waste not sent to landfills

Social Achievements

  • 25% reduction in LTIFR compared to 2018
  • More than 100 nationalities in the workforce
  • 37% women at headquarters
  • 69% of employees hired locally
  • Over 16,000 free healthcare check-ups at worksite clinics
  • Launched employee well-being program (welfare plan)

Governance Achievements

  • Established anti-corruption training for all employees
  • Implemented ISO 37001 Anti-Corruption Compliance System
  • Implemented ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications
  • Board of Directors with 33.3% women and 60% independent directors

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Country risks (political, economic, social)
  • Counterparty risks (clients, partners, subcontractors)
  • Contract risks
  • Climate change impacts (extreme weather events)
  • Payment delays from clients
  • Legal disputes (USW Campania, Panama Canal, etc.)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthened risk management methods and tools
  • Implemented procedures for managing significant risks (country, counterparty)
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Integrated risk vision into strategic and business planning
  • Implemented a crisis unit to address the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Implemented measures to protect employee health and safety during COVID-19
  • Optimized debt profile and secured additional financing

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 16 contracts assessed in 2019

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements
  • Human rights considerations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Adverse weather events affecting project timelines
Transition Risks
  • Changes in annual average rainfall levels affecting hydropower projects
Opportunities
  • Increased contribution to fighting climate change through projects in sustainable mobility, clean hydro energy, clean water, and green buildings

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

Projects in sustainable mobility, clean hydro energy, clean water, and green buildings contribute to these goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Riser Concept technology for underwater pipe installation
  • Optimized concrete mixes with low cement content
  • Automated material transportation using conveyor belts

Awards & Recognition

  • RoSPA Silver Award (Valyou - Our Health and Safety Way project)
  • RoSPA Gold Award (Cityringen metro project)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,378,747 tCO2e (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:311,272 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:42,212 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2,012,252 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:35%
Total Energy Consumption:6,603,534 GJ
Water Consumption:14,929,711 m3
Waste Generated:6,076,998 tons
Carbon Intensity:55 tCO2e/€M in 2021

ESG Focus Areas

  • Green
  • Safety & Inclusion
  • Innovation
  • Climate Change
  • Natural resources and circular economy
  • Supply chain
  • Human rights
  • Social aspects

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced overall GHG emissions by 7% compared to 2020
  • Halved emissions intensity rate compared to the 2017 baseline
  • 99% of the Group’s 2021 revenue is eligible under the EU green taxonomy
  • 98% of excavated materials reused
  • 71% of materials purchased within a 160 km radius of the work sites
  • 68% low-carbon steel used

Social Achievements

  • 84% of its workforce was hired locally
  • 91% of its suppliers were local
  • Improved Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by 31% compared to the 2017 baseline
  • 20% of women included in succession planning for key positions (ahead of target)
  • Over 560 thousand hours of training provided to direct and indirect personnel
  • ~14,000 free healthcare check-ups at work site clinics

Governance Achievements

  • 40% women on the Board of Directors
  • 66.6% independent directors on the Board of Directors
  • Approved a Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework in November 2021
  • Included in Borsa Italiana’s MIB® ESG Index
  • Maintained top sector player position in ESG ratings from MSCI (A), CDP Climate Change (B), EcoVadis (Gold), ISS-ESG (C+ Prime) and VigeoEiris (Advanced)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by mid-century
Medium-term Goals:
  • New SBTi validated targets by 2022
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1&2) by 50% by 2025 (compared to 2017 baseline)

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to Covid-19 pandemic
  • Increased injury rate due to Astaldi's integration, differing management methods, and pandemic restrictions
  • Potential risks of non-compliance related to regulation updates
  • Commercial and reputation risks due to possible issues with suppliers
  • Incomplete implementation of relevant regulations
  • Changes in regulations and external factors tied to the operating context
  • Risks related to the acquisition of land
  • Potential risks of non-compliance related to regulation updates
  • Commercial and reputation risks due to possible issues with suppliers
Mitigation Strategies
  • Comprehensive overview of its organisation after Astaldi's integration
  • Innovation programmes to increase the energy efficiency of plant and machinery, construction techniques and use of materials
  • Partnerships with the supply chain to jointly develop low emission solutions
  • Technical/environmental training courses for personnel involved in sensitive processes
  • Ongoing analysis of newly issued regulations to ensure compliance
  • Definition of a Climate Strategy and decarbonisation roadmap
  • Definition and introduction of science-based emission reduction objectives
  • Link between emission performances and financing instruments (sustainability-linked bonds) and management’s variable remuneration (LTI plan)
  • Environmental management systems and certifications
  • Environmental risk identification, assessment and management
  • Supplier qualification procedure
  • Contracts with suppliers include provisions requiring them to comply with regulations, Code of Ethics, Suppliers Code of Conduct, 231 Model and Anti-corruption Model
  • Monitoring and performance assessment of key suppliers
  • Involvement of subcontractors in QEHS training courses

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Ethics
  • Anti-corruption Model
  • Suppliers Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increase in frequency and severity of extreme weather events
  • Increase in temperature and humidity levels, changes in precipitation, rise in sea levels
Transition Risks
  • Increase in cost of raw materials due to higher carbon tax
  • Transition from existing plant, machinery and materials to solutions with lower emissions
  • Introduction of new regulations and specific techniques
  • Greater demand from clients for low emission construction solutions
  • Greater interest of the financial community and stakeholders in the Company’s decarbonisation plans
Opportunities
  • Business growth in sustainable mobility, clean hydro energy, and green buildings
  • Efficiency of operating processes through innovation and partnerships

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (Core option), UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 13

Webuild's projects contribute to these goals through improved access to water, energy, mobility, and public utility infrastructure; reduction of GHG emissions; and community development initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green TBMs
  • Environmentally-friendly robotic prefabrication systems
  • Low emission construction materials

Awards & Recognition

  • ITA Tunnelling Award 2021

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health & Safety
  • Supply Chain
  • Innovation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions intensity (scope 1 & 2) by 67% compared to the 2017 baseline (exceeding the 2025 target of -50%).
  • Increased investments in high-impact innovative projects to €57 million (exceeding the target of €30 million).

Social Achievements

  • Launched Cantiere Lavoro Italia program to train and hire 10,000 people in Italy by 2026.
  • Provided 270,000 medical check-ups to workers and local communities.
  • Delivered important works for local community development (Braila Bridge, Milan Metro stations, etc.).
  • Achieved 25% women in key roles in succession planning.

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained excellent ESG ratings from MSCI (AA), CDP Climate Change (A-), ISS-ESG (B- Prime), and Moody’s ESG (Advanced).
  • Board of Directors had 15 members, including six women (40%) and ten independent directors (66.6%).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute scope 1 & 2 emissions by 47% and scope 3 emissions by 15% by 2030 compared to 2019 baseline.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon intensity emissions (scope 1 & 2) by 50% by 2025 compared to 2017 baseline.

Environmental Challenges

  • Major outstanding disputes (USW Campania, Panama Canal, etc.)
  • Country risks (Libya, Nigeria, Argentina)
  • Commodity price volatility
  • Interest rate increases
  • Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Rigorous risk management framework aligned with ISO 31000.
  • Implementation of a business continuity management system.
  • Price adjustment mechanisms for Italian contracts.
  • Long-term fixed-rate debt to mitigate interest rate risks.
  • Selective approach to tenders, focusing on technical expertise.
  • Operational efficiency plan to reduce costs.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Suppliers Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding, storm surges, heat waves, earthquakes, landslides
Transition Risks
  • Acceleration in environmental and climate policies, technological progress, stakeholder scrutiny

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, UN Global Compact, EU Taxonomy, SBTi

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001, SA8000, UNI/PdR 125

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 9
  • SDG 13

Projects contribute to sustainable mobility, clean energy, clean water, and green buildings.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green TBMs
  • Automated tunnel segment factory
  • Environmentally-friendly electrical transformer cabins

Awards & Recognition

  • Safety Trophy (Ruta del Sol work site)